The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This will be the second matchup of the season between the two squads. Last time they met, the Thunder enjoyed an easy win on Nov. 2. It’s the end of a mini two-game road trip for OKC.
The Thunder (13-1) have won five in a row. A second-half surge helped them collect a 109-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 33 points in three quarters. Chet Holmgren scored 25 points on high volume.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans (2-11) are on the second night of a home back-to-back. They had a 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Trey Murphy III scored 20 points. And that was about it in terms of positive takeaways.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Thunder -17.5
- Money line: Thunder -2500 / Pelicans +1050
- Over-under: 226.5
Thunder vs. Pelicans injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) is out. Alex Caruso (hand soreness) is questionable. Aaron Wiggins (adductor strain) is out. Kenrich Williams (knee surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Pelicans: Not yet submitted.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Lu Dort
- Cason Wallace
- Chet Holmgren
- Isaiah Hartenstein
New Orleans Pelicans
- Jeremiah Fears
- Saddiq Bey
- Herbert Jones
- Trey Murphy III
- Derik Queen
Advice and prediction
The Thunder have hit a soft spot in their schedule. This should be another easy win for them. Maybe not to the extent of their last matchup, but to the point that Gilgeous-Alexander should rest another fourth quarter if everything goes right for them. The Pelicans are a hot mess. Firing your head coach before Thanksgiving is proof of that. New Orleans has been one of the worst teams. And with Zion Williamson out, the talent gap continues to grow. Both teams are on opposite sides of the NBA highway.
Prediction: Thunder 120, Pelicans 108
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